Played in 2022

Games I played in earnest for the first time in 2022

Only includes titles that were completed or played at length before abandoning

Games not on IGDB:

awake [droqen] - 3.5⭐
Hot Wheels King of the Road 1

Elden Ring
Elden Ring
Fjords
Fjords
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HjviSmv1Tc

Adored the characters more than any other Yakuza, and I love the focus on Japan's sex industry.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid
ZeroRanger
ZeroRanger
Gitaroo Man
Gitaroo Man
Broke in my soft-modded PS2 with this and it was a treat.
Death Stranding: Director's Cut
Death Stranding: Director's Cut
Surprisingly, even in my march to 100%, I never got bored or tired of marching across America. Though some decry the late game's ziplines for trivialising some climbs, getting to the point where you set up a zipline and maintaining that network is intensely satisfying. And the DualSense support!! Magnificent!
Ridge Racer Type 4
Ridge Racer Type 4
Picked this up not because of Backloggd praise, but because I heard some of Hiroshi Okubo's tracks in a DJ mix. I want the aesthetics to subsume my DNA.
Neo Turf Masters
Neo Turf Masters
ON THE GWEEN
TranscendPang
TranscendPang
Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion
Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion
It's Crimzon Clover again so I was onboard from the get-go. Arrange mode is a nice little addition, the cherry on top.
Type Dreams
Type Dreams
We are not worthy.
Katana Zero
Katana Zero
Good! I don't want to play anymore though because I don't care about the story I just want to get cool runs going.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
I don't even remember playing this but it must've kicked ass
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Ore no Ryouri
Ore no Ryouri
Guru Logic Champ
Guru Logic Champ
It's no Picross but dammit, it stands on its own.
3 In Three
3 In Three
Tetris
Tetris
Metroid: Zero Mission
Metroid: Zero Mission
Sin and Punishment
Sin and Punishment
Playing this on Nintendo Switch Online was dreadful. Playing with an actual N64 pad? Bliss, mechanical perfection. Zamn!
Hitsuji Yaai!
Hitsuji Yaai!
Mission Sunlight
Mission Sunlight
Dishonored
Dishonored
Battle Mania Daiginjou
Battle Mania Daiginjou
Deathsmiles Mega Black Label
Deathsmiles Mega Black Label
Have been playing on and off since 201X but this year marked my earnest foray into 1CCing STG. I love the mechanics, the aesthetic, the music, the scoring. So satisfying.
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country
Money Puzzle Exchanger
Money Puzzle Exchanger
Finally, Magical Drop for cashiers.
Windjammers
Windjammers
FUCK YEAH WINDJAMMERS
Wipeout 3
Wipeout 3
Put it in my veins
Ribbit King
Ribbit King
Adorable and the one of only two golf games my golf hating boyfriend has ever liked. When you're even cheering for your opponents, you know you've struck gold.
Bangai-O
Bangai-O
Another perfect length Treasure treasure. The DC version is unmitigated fun.
Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Moonspell
Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Moonspell
The Evolution of Trust
The Evolution of Trust
Immortal Defense
Immortal Defense
By far the most unique tower defence I've ever played, I love the interplay between the towers and the cursor, and the faux-rivalry aspects it brings to the table. Plot is batshit and magnificent.
Christmas Nights into Dreams
Christmas Nights into Dreams
Kururin Paradise
Kururin Paradise
🍥
Geograph Seal
Geograph Seal
Started this up as my first foray into the X68000 and fell in love instantly. It is so rough around the edges that I couldn't recommend it to most, and parts of it aggravate the hell out of me, but this is a technical marvel, pure and simple. Loved it enough to get a CiB copy shipped over from Japan. Also presented an opportunity to work with Shmuplations as I've been researching more about this monumental game that gets no recognition in the West.
Tarotica Voo Doo
Tarotica Voo Doo
Sega Ages Virtua Racing
Sega Ages Virtua Racing
Kikori no Yosaku
Kikori no Yosaku
Ratchet & Clank
Ratchet & Clank
Mega Man Legends
Mega Man Legends
Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors
My lawyers have advised me not to speak on this game any further.
Sonic Adventure 2
Sonic Adventure 2
It's arguably better than SA1 in every way but it doesn't have the adventure field. So much of game though!
Batsugun
Batsugun
Nights Into Dreams...
Nights Into Dreams...
Deathsmiles
Deathsmiles
See: Deathsmiles Mega Black Label
Gris
Gris
Every Extend
Every Extend
Bust A Groove
Bust A Groove
Hamm my beloved.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
It's cute! I don't really care about the story but taking pictures of animals? J'adore.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Return to Castle Monkey Ball
Return to Castle Monkey Ball
Iron Lung
Iron Lung
Perfect amuse-bouche. Played before they updated it at all and added lore or whatever and I'm glad for it. I don't need to know its particulars.
Bangai-O Spirits
Bangai-O Spirits
Star Parodier
Star Parodier
🥺
Space Invaders Extreme
Space Invaders Extreme
👾 E X C E L L E N T
Twinkle Star Sprites
Twinkle Star Sprites
Perfect for semi-casual play thanks to its kinda busted mechanics. A pastel feast.
Ion Fury
Ion Fury
The novelty of a new Build Engine game makes up for its shortcomings, which are plentiful.
Azumanga Daioh Puzzle Bobble
Azumanga Daioh Puzzle Bobble
Sulka
Sulka
Technictix
Technictix
Sonic Adventure
Sonic Adventure
Not since Kingdom Hearts have I been so genuinely touched by something so painfully earnest. Immaculate.
Black Bird
Black Bird
It's good and I got 21st in the world
Power Strike II
Power Strike II
HOLY SHIT
Neko Navy
Neko Navy
Simple but elegant.
Point Blank
Point Blank
Deus Ex Machina
Deus Ex Machina
Forklift Load
Forklift Load
Nobody on Earth will ever believe me when I say this is a superb game. But it's okay, because I believe me.
Dance Summit 2001: Bust a Move
Dance Summit 2001: Bust a Move
Holy shit they made Bust-a-Groove kick ass. The genre switches are dope and I love the idea of balancing your team's participation while still chasing score.
Aqi 155
Aqi 155
The Legend of Lotus Spring
The Legend of Lotus Spring
The Farnese Hercules
The Farnese Hercules
Otocky
Otocky
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Infinite Pizza
Infinite Pizza
Kirby's Adventure
Kirby's Adventure
Fuck me this is a long one but it's a technical feat and fun (even if it overstays its welcome near the end).
0_abyssalSomewhere
0_abyssalSomewhere
That combat sequence blows chunks but oooh the aesthetic oooh the vibes.
Magical Chase
Magical Chase
Holy shit imagine paying out the wazoo for a good but not great cute-em-up
Daytona Championship USA
Daytona Championship USA
Trombone Champ
Trombone Champ
Nix Umbra
Nix Umbra
Ghostlop
Ghostlop
By no means amazing and I see why it failed its location test but it's an interest enough romp for a lil bit.
Air Zonk
Air Zonk
All my homies love Zonk and his ability to fire car adapters.
Pagan: Autogeny
Pagan: Autogeny
Technic Beat
Technic Beat
Jumping Flash!
Jumping Flash!
Pure fun through and through. I loved every second.
Rollerdrome
Rollerdrome
Parodius da!: Shinwa kara Owarai he
Parodius da!: Shinwa kara Owarai he
Life was better when companies made fun of themselves.
Sonic Frontiers
Sonic Frontiers
Alter Ego
Alter Ego
Pagan: Technopolis
Pagan: Technopolis
Nobody Saves the World
Nobody Saves the World
A tad belaboured but interesting enough for me to complete two playthroughs. Hope to see this refined in future.
Blazing Lazers
Blazing Lazers
Fallout: New Vegas - Honest Hearts
Fallout: New Vegas - Honest Hearts
Pikuniku
Pikuniku
Calum Bowen my beloved.

Oh also the game is cute and fun.

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